July 4th is more than fireworks in the Daytona Beach area. Concerts, contests and more.
But what about stepping out to try something a little different this year? In Orange City, there's an old-fashioned pie-baking contest. Port Orange is hosting a Coney Island-style eating competition to see who can scarf the most watermelon the fastest. Live music will fill the air, from brass band sounds in Orange City to Eagles' classic hits in Daytona Beach, and much more.
Check out all the events taking place in the area during the annual summer celebration of patriotism, family and barbecues:
Pie-baking contest in Orange City; pies (in a red, white and blue theme) must be entered by 5:30 p.m. at the red and white tent, with judging at 5:45 p.m. Watermelon-eating contest follows at 7 p.m., with different age groups competing every 30 minutes. Valentine Park, 1511 W. French Ave. Visit orangecityfl.gov for details.
Pie-baking, watermelon-eating contest and classic car show in Port Orange, 5:30 - 9 p.m., City Center Municipal Complex, 1000 City Center Circle. Visit port-orange.org for details.
Patriotic costume contest and hula-hoop contest from 7 - 8 p.m. in Edgewater, Menard May Park, 413 S. Riverside Drive. Visit cityofedgewater.org for details.
Skydive DeLand has an all-day event with discounted skydives, a slip-n-slide for D-license holders, smoke jumps, flag displays and tandem discounts. Cool off in kiddie pools, grab an Independence Day T-shirt and get into the Swoop & Chug challenge. Also, music, barbecued foods and cold drinks (including beer). Cap off the day at 6 p.m. with a DJ, bonfire and specialty holiday drinks at The Perfect Spot. Skydive DeLand, 1600 Flightline Blvd. Visit skydivedeland.com for details.
Our Friends Electric, playing in Port Orange, 5:30 - 9 p.m., City Center Municipal Complex, 1000 City Center Circle. Visit port-orange.org for details.
Groove Slayers, playing in Orange City; 5:30 - 9 p.m., Valentine Park, 1511 W. French Ave. Visit orangecityfl.gov for details.
Music featuring DJ Tom in New Smyrna Beach, 6 - 9:30 p.m., Riverside Park, 299 S. Riverside Drive, New Smyrna Beach. Visit cityofnsb.com for details.
Eagles tribute band Alter Egos at the Star-Spangled Summer Concert Series in Daytona Beach, 7:15 p.m. concert, Daytona Beach Bandshell, 70 Boardwalk. Visit daytonabandshell.com for details.
Hayfire on the main stage and Brad Kriebel on the stage at DeBary's 4th of July Freedom Fest, 6:30 - 9 p.m., Gemini Springs Park, 37 Dirksen Drive, DeBary. Visit debary.org for details.
Watch the Daytona Tortugas, the minor-league team of the Cincinnati Reds, face off against division rival, the St. Lucie Mets at 6:35 p.m., with gates opening one hour before, at Jackie Robinson Ballpark, 105 Orange Ave. General admission is $8-$10; $11-$13 for reserved tickets; $20+ for VIP. Visit Daytona Tortugas for details.
Looking to get out of the heat, at least for a little while, on the Fourth? Enjoy air-conditioned comfort when you buy tickets to the 6:30 p.m. stand-up comedy show featuring Tony Black and Scott Orbany at the Brannon Center, 105 S. Riverside Drive, New Smyrna Beach.
Here's the full list of Fourth of July fireworks in the Daytona Beach and Palm Coast areas:
Daytona Beach, 9:45 p.m. on the beach near the Daytona Beach Bandshell, 70 Boardwalk.
DeBary, no time listed, at Gemini Springs Park, 37 Dirksen Drive.
DeLand, dusk, at Earl Brown Park, 751 S. Alabama Ave.
Pierson, 9 p.m. at Chipper Jones Park, 128 W. Washington Ave.
Deltona, 9:15 p.m. at Dewey O. Boster Sports Complex, 1200 Saxon Blvd.
Edgewater, dusk, Menard May Park and Kennedy Park, S. Riverside Dr. and E. Ocean Ave.
Lake Helen, 9 p.m. at Blake Park, 493 S. Lakeview Drive.
New Smyrna Beach, 9 p.m. at Riverside Park, 299 S. Riverside Drive.
Orange City, 9:10 p.m. at Valentine Park, 1511 W. French Ave.
Ormond Beach, 9 p.m. at Rockefeller Gardens, 25 Riverside Drive.
Port Orange, 9 p.m. at City Center Municipal Complex, 1000 City Center Circle.
Palm Coast, 9 p.m. at Flagler Executive Airport, off of Fin Way at South Belle Terre Blvd.
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Things to do on 4th of July in the Daytona Beach area
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